[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1244]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RECOGNIZING DR. JOHN DOUGLAS

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 16, 2021

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. John 
Douglas, Executive Director of the Tri-County Health Department, for 
his dedication and service to the people of Adams, Arapahoe and Douglas 
Counties throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to his duties as 
Executive Director, Dr. Douglas went above and beyond by engaging, 
informing and educating community members, including by participating 
in seven Telephone Town Halls with my office and speaking to thousands 
of my constituents.
  With more than 43 years of experience in the medical field as an 
Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Douglas has enormous experience in 
the field of public health and has played an instrumental role in 
disseminating accurate and timely information to Coloradans throughout 
the pandemic. On Telephone Town Halls, Dr. Douglas provided timely 
updates on COVID-19 and answered constituent's questions regarding how 
to protect themselves and their families. Under Dr. Douglas's 
leadership, residents of our community were empowered and informed as 
we worked together to help limit the transmission and impact of COVID-
19 on our community.
  There is no amount of recognition that can accurately display just 
how much Dr. Douglas has done for us. It is because of essential 
workers like Dr. Douglas that we have been able to make it this far in 
the pandemic. I wish him nothing but the best in the future, as we 
continue to fight against COVID-19.

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